Removal Procedure

CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Air bag deployment
Personal Injury
Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
Refer to COMPONENT LOCATIONS in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the theft deterrent control module connector.

Fig 1: Removing Theft Deterrent Control Module Connector And Fused Jumper Assembly Connector
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Disconnect the fused jumper assembly connector.
Slide the 2 connectors (2) of the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly out of the bulk head connector (1).

Fig 2: Removing Switch Assembly Out Of Bulk Head Connector
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Slide the theft deterrent control module (2) from the ignition lock cylinder case (1).

Fig 3: Removing Theft Deterrent Control Module
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Remove the key alarm connector (1) from the ignition lock cylinder case (4).
Remove the 2 tapping screws (3) from the ignition switch assembly (2).

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Switch Assembly
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